News in Brief
SENCON adds OPC-UA support to its canmaking gauges
Sencon were approached by a canmaker and long term customer and user of Sencon products to help reduce issues related to out of specification cans at the front end. To achieve this they needed to identify and automatically stop suspect bodymakers immediately when a defect can was found. The solution was OPC, which provides a…
Constellation Brands acquires minority stake in Archer Roose
Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in premium canned wine brand, Archer Roose, for an undisclosed sum. The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group as part of its ‘Focus on Female Founders’ initiative, as it looks to support female leaders in the drinks industry. Archer Roose, which was founded by Marian Leitner-Waldman and her…
Monster Beverage publishes Q2 results
Monster Beverage Corporation today reported financial results for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2022. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent increased demand for the Company’s energy drinks, the Company prioritised ensuring product availability for its customers and consumers. This strategic direction has remained in place throughout the global supply…
Haig Club debuts new line of canned cocktails
Haig Club has recently launched a new line of ready-to-drink beverages: Haig Club Clubman Canned Cocktails. Crafted with a base of Haig Club Clubman Whisky, soda and natural flavours, the new, pre-mixed drinks are available in Ginger Lime & Soda and Citrus Yuzu & Soda. Packaged in the same electric blue as the brand’s striking…
Cathead Distillery launches Line of Ready-To-Drink cocktails
Cathead Distillery, Mississippi’s first and oldest legal distillery, has announced a new line of ready-to-drink sparkling vodka sodas: Cathead Sparkling Sunsetters. Inspired by the magic of long summer evenings that fade into warm summer nights, the Sunsetters variety pack features an assortment of four fresh and fruity flavours—Raspberry, Mango, Ginger Pineapple, and Cucumber Mint. An…
CANPACK joins forces with Tymbark for the second time
CANPACK Group has has the opportunity to cooperate with Tymbark again, this time on its introduction into the alcohol-free canned drinks market. Tymbark has been in the hearts and refrigerators of consumers across Poland for over 80 years. Sold in over 30 countries worldwide, the company is a leader in the beverages sector, where they…
US aluminium rolling mills demand sees explosion
Three US aluminium rolling mills set to come on line by the end of 2026 will virtually eliminate US imports of beverage can sheet, even with an expected ‘explosion of growth’ in demand for such packaging, according to analysts. Argus Metals has reported that over 700 000 tonnes per year will be added to production,…
Ball to close two beverage can plants
Beverage canning company Ball Corporation announced the shuttering of two United States plants on Thursday. The closure follows months of consistent decline in the company’s stock price, as well as a more dramatic recent drop on Aug. 4. Ball’s St. Paul, Minn., and Phoenix, Ariz. aluminium can manufacturing plants will close, the closure in St.…
Plantation Prime unveils 2nd canning line
AFTER a rocky start in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Plantation Prime is poised for a rebound this year following the inauguration of its second mini-plant, just in time for its first export to Dubai and Australia markets. The Halal-certified plant was inaugurated in July this year. The export push, the company said, is…
Three Novelis plants awarded ASI certifications
Novelis has announced that three of its plants in North America that produce material for the beverage can market have been awarded Performance Standard Certifications by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This achievement recognises Novelis’ responsible manufacturing practices by ASI, a global, multi-stakeholder, non-profit standards setting and certification organisation. Together with the company’s strong focus…
